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Old 12-15-10, 07:57 PM
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prathmann
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I agree with Rob's comments. While drunk cycling should not be encouraged it clearly poses far less of a risk to other members of the public than drunk driving and should therefore be treated differently under the law. That can be done either by applying the general statutes against public intoxication or by having specific rules and penalties associated with biking under the influence. California takes the latter approach with a separate section in the vehicle code prohibiting biking while drunk and specifying a maximum fine of $250.
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